Map Reading
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Map Reading starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A map shows a river flowing from grid reference 3421 to 3625. In which general direction is the river flowing?
Describe the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Describe the process of measuring straight-line distance between two points on a map.
Explain how to find the bearing of one point from another on a map.
Explain the difference between absolute and relative location as shown on maps.
Explain the term 'conventional symbols' in map reading.
Explain the term 'grid reference' as used in map reading.
A map shows a river flowing from grid reference 3421 to 3625. In which general direction is the river flowing?
Which direction is at the top of most standard maps? (1) North, (2) South, (3) East, (4) West
Which of the following features can be identified using contour lines? (1) Population density, (2) Slope of land, (3) Rainfall, (4) Soil type
Which of the following is a method to show elevation on a map? (1) Spot heights, (2) Isotherms, (3) Flow lines, (4) Pie diagrams
Which of the following is a qualitative method of representing data on a map? (1) Choropleth, (2) Isopleth, (3) Dot, (4) Flow line
A map legend is important because it ________.
Fill in the blank: The angular distance east or west of the prime meridian is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The imaginary horizontal and vertical lines drawn on a map to form squares are called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of transferring the curved surface of the earth onto a flat map is called ________.
True or False: A map with a small scale shows a larger area with less detail.
True or False: Bench marks are used to indicate exact heights above mean sea level on maps.
True or False: Blue color on Indian topographical maps is used to represent water bodies.
True or False: Contour lines that are close together indicate a steep slope.
